Opportunity Information: Apply for DRAFT FFP FY 14 RFA
Apply for DRAFT FFP FY 14 RFA
- The Agency for International Development in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Draft Fiscal Year 2014 Request for Applications for Title II Development Food Assistance Programs" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 11, 2013 and posted on Oct 22, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by FFP would greatly appreciate receiving consolidated comments on this draft RFA from the representative groups of the FACG. FFP will provide a consolidated response to comments and inquiries on the draft materials with the finalized materials. Typically, the comment period lasts 30 days from the date materials are released comments on the FY 14 draft RFA are therefore due Thursday, November 21, 2013. However, please do not wait until the last day to submit your consolidated comments and inquiries.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $74,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- To be considered for an award, the applicant must be a private voluntary organization or cooperative that is, to the extent practicable, registered with the USAID Administrator, or an intergovernmental organization, such as the UN World Food Program. This includes U.S. and non U.S. nonprofit organizations as defined in Section 402 of the Food for Peace Act and as described in the Private Voluntary Organization Conditions of Registration on the USAID website hhtp//idea.usaid.gov/ls/pvo.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Draft Fiscal Year 2014 Request for Applications for Title II Development Food Assistance Programs (Funding Opportunity Number: DRAFT FFP FY 14 RFA) is a USAID Food for Peace (FFP) draft funding notice describing potential cooperative agreement awards for multi-year development food assistance programs in three countries: Burundi, Madagascar, and Malawi. The opportunity is grounded in the Food for Peace Act, which authorizes Title II food aid and frames food security as the central objective. In practice, the draft RFA emphasizes that proposed programs should directly address the vulnerabilities of food-insecure individuals, households, and communities, rather than treating food assistance as a standalone input. It also notes that resources awarded under this RFA may be used to respond to emergency or exceptional circumstances when allowed under the terms of the award and consistent with 22 C.F.R. 211.5(o), meaning that development programs should be designed with enough flexibility to handle shocks when necessary.
The funding instrument anticipated under this opportunity is a cooperative agreement, which typically implies substantial involvement by the funding agency during implementation (for example, active collaboration on technical approaches, monitoring, or key approvals). The total potential award ceiling listed for the opportunity is $74,000,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated in the draft materials, which generally lowers barriers to participation for qualified organizations that might not have significant unrestricted funds to contribute. The opportunity category and activity category are listed as "Other," reflecting that the program scope is broad and can support a wide mix of sectoral interventions as long as they align with the food security goals of Title II.
The draft RFA outlines a wide range of eligible program activities. These include sustainable agricultural production and marketing, natural resource management, and non-agricultural income generation designed to improve household resilience and livelihoods. It also supports nutrition, health, water and sanitation, education, emergency preparedness and mitigation, vulnerable group feeding, and social safety nets. Rather than treating these components as isolated sectors, the draft language suggests an integrated development approach where multiple pathways can contribute to improved food security. It further specifies that gender, governance, and environmental safeguards should be treated as cross-cutting themes, meaning applicants are expected to weave them through the design, implementation, and monitoring of whatever technical activities are selected, not just mention them in a separate section.
Eligibility is limited to certain types of institutions with experience and standing in international development and food assistance. To be considered, an applicant must be a private voluntary organization (PVO) or cooperative that is, to the extent practicable, registered with the USAID Administrator, or an intergovernmental organization such as the UN World Food Program. The eligibility language explicitly includes both U.S. and non-U.S. nonprofit organizations as defined under Section 402 of the Food for Peace Act and as reflected in USAID's PVO registration conditions. This framing signals that the competition is aimed at organizations capable of managing multi-year, multi-sector development programs that use agricultural commodities as part of an overall food security strategy.
Because this was issued as a draft RFA, the process described in the announcement is focused on soliciting feedback rather than receiving full applications immediately. USAID FFP requested consolidated comments on the draft from representative groups of the Food Aid Consultative Group (FACG). The typical comment period is described as 30 days from release, with comments for this draft due Thursday, November 21, 2013, and an archive date of December 21, 2013. USAID indicated it would compile and respond to comments and inquiries and then release finalized materials, implying that details may change between the draft and final RFA based on stakeholder input.
For administrative questions or difficulties accessing the full announcement, the contact provided is Juli Majernik, FFP Grants Manager, at jmajernik@usaid.gov. Overall, the draft opportunity communicates that USAID intended to fund sizeable, multi-year development programs in the three named countries, centered on food security outcomes, flexible enough to address shocks, and implemented by experienced, eligible organizations using integrated activities with strong attention to gender, governance, and environmental protection.
FAQs: Draft FY 2014 USAID Food for Peace (FFP) Title II Development Food Assistance Programs (DRAFT FFP FY 14 RFA)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This is the Draft Fiscal Year 2014 Request for Applications (RFA) for USAID Food for Peace (FFP) Title II Development Food Assistance Programs. It describes potential cooperative agreement awards for multi-year development food assistance programs.
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is: DRAFT FFP FY 14 RFA.
3) Which countries are included in this draft RFA?
The draft RFA covers potential programs in three countries: Burundi, Madagascar, and Malawi.
4) What is the main objective of the programs described in this opportunity?
The central objective is food security. The draft emphasizes that programs should directly address the vulnerabilities of food-insecure individuals, households, and communities, rather than treating food assistance as a standalone input.
5) What law or authority is this opportunity based on?
The opportunity is grounded in the Food for Peace Act, which authorizes Title II food aid and frames food security as the central objective.
6) What type of funding instrument is anticipated?
The anticipated funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally implies substantial involvement by USAID during implementation (for example, collaboration on technical approaches, monitoring, or key approvals).
7) What is the total potential award ceiling?
The total potential award ceiling listed for the opportunity is $74,000,000.
8) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the draft materials.
9) What are the opportunity category and activity category?
Both the opportunity category and activity category are listed as "Other," reflecting a broad scope that can support a wide mix of interventions aligned with Title II food security goals.
10) What kinds of activities can be supported under this draft RFA?
The draft RFA describes a wide range of eligible program activities, including:
- Sustainable agricultural production and marketing
- Natural resource management
- Non-agricultural income generation to improve resilience and livelihoods
- Nutrition
- Health
- Water and sanitation
- Education
- Emergency preparedness and mitigation
- Vulnerable group feeding
- Social safety nets
11) Does the draft RFA encourage a particular program design approach?
Yes. The draft language suggests an integrated development approach where multiple pathways and sectors contribute to improved food security, rather than treating components as isolated sectors.
12) Are there cross-cutting requirements applicants are expected to address?
Yes. The draft specifies that gender, governance, and environmental safeguards should be treated as cross-cutting themes. This means they are expected to be woven into program design, implementation, and monitoring rather than being mentioned only in a standalone section.
13) Can award resources be used to respond to emergencies or shocks?
Yes. The draft notes that resources awarded under this RFA may be used to respond to emergency or exceptional circumstances when allowed under the terms of the award and consistent with 22 C.F.R. 211.5(o). The draft emphasizes building enough flexibility into development programs to handle shocks when necessary.
14) Who is eligible to apply (as described in the draft)?
Eligibility is limited to certain institutions with relevant experience and standing. To be considered, an applicant must be:
- A private voluntary organization (PVO) or cooperative that is, to the extent practicable, registered with the USAID Administrator, or
- An intergovernmental organization such as the UN World Food Program.
15) Are both U.S. and non-U.S. organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligibility language explicitly includes both U.S. and non-U.S. nonprofit organizations as defined under Section 402 of the Food for Peace Act and reflected in USAID's PVO registration conditions.
16) Is this a final RFA or a draft meant for feedback?
This is a draft RFA. The described process is focused on soliciting feedback rather than receiving full applications immediately.
17) Who was invited to provide comments on the draft RFA?
USAID FFP requested consolidated comments from representative groups of the Food Aid Consultative Group (FACG).
18) What is the typical comment period for a draft like this, and what are the key dates given?
The typical comment period is described as 30 days from release. For this draft, comments were due Thursday, November 21, 2013, and the archive date listed is December 21, 2013.
19) Will the details in the final RFA necessarily match what is in the draft?
Not necessarily. USAID indicated it would compile and respond to comments and inquiries and then release finalized materials, meaning details may change between the draft and final RFA based on stakeholder input.
20) Who should be contacted for administrative questions or access issues?
For administrative questions or difficulties accessing the full announcement, the contact provided is Juli Majernik, FFP Grants Manager, at jmajernik@usaid.gov.
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